Jazz Music
Jazz is one of the many great influences of American music! Jazz is one of my favourite styles to listen to, to sing with and to relax to! So many great Jazz artists out there!
I will share a little history on Jazz music, some great information and a little trivia too! I will share music of some of the great jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis as well as some of my more recent favourite jazz artists like Michael Buble, Diana Krall, and Jason Mraz. I hope you enjoy browsing and listening to these great artists!
History of Jazz
Jazz is referred to as "America's classical music," it is one of North America's oldest and most loved and enjoyed musical genres. The history of jazz goes back to the early part of the 20th century in the United States cities of New Orleans, Chicago and New York. Jazz is still very prominent in these cities today! Jazz has evolved over the decades to spann many musical forms. It combines elements of Big Band, Ragtime, Blues, Bebop and Swing.
A little more on Jazz
Jazz Music on Amazon
![Legends of Jazz: Showcase [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517S716XBVL._SL75_.jpg)
Jazz Greats
Great Jazz Artists Past and Present
(1901-1971)
Louis Armstrong was the greatest of all Jazz musicians. An amazing talent! Louis Armstrong was the defining musician of jazz music. He had phenomenol technical abilities, that he shared with great joy and spontaneity, he had a very creative and musical mind that still dominates Jazz to this day. He was the biggest influence on the history of jazz music. Like almost all early Jazz musicians, Louis was from the city of New Orleans. He was from a very poor family and at a young age was sent to reform school. While he attended there he learned how to play the cornet. At age 14, he was released from the school! He loved music and would go to the clubs to listen to the bands. An older gentlemn who played in one of the bands acted as a father figure to Louis. His name was Joe"King" Oliver, he gave Louis his first instrument and got him started playing in a band!
Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World
Some fun Jazz Magnets
Miles Davis - a little history
Great Jazz Artists Past and Present
Miles Davis was another one of the greatest influences and important figure in jazz history. He was born in East St. Louis and came from a family that was well-to-do financially. He became an amazing trumpeter and well known jazz composer! He had his own unmistable style and an amazing vocal range! He became famour both for his melodic style and at times for his confrontational personality! He always dressed in the most fashionable attire as he was a well payed musician! He was a highly influential jazz trumpeter!
More great Jazz
The Story of Jazz (Masters of American Music)
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Jazzscapes: Music With a View - Visions of Christmas
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 02/10/2010)
Legends of Jazz: Showcase (DVD/CD)
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Harry Connick Jr. - Harry for the Holidays
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Legends - Live at Montreux
Amazon Price: $14.98 (as of 02/10/2010)
Miles Davis - So What
Michael Buble
Great Jazz Artists Past and Present
Michael Buble - Fever
Great Music by Michael Buble
Let It Snow
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Call Me Irresponsible
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
It's Time
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Come Fly With Me (CD & DVD)
Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Totally Bublé
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Nora Jones
Great Jazz Artists Past and Present
Nora Jones - CD's
Come Away with Me
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Feels Like Home
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Not Too Late
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New York City
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Norah Jones and Alicia Keys
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Mugs with Musical Sayings
Diana Krall
Great Jazz Artists Past and Present
Diana Krall - The Look of Love
Diana Krall - CD's
The Look of Love
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Live in Paris
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio
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Temptation/I'll Never Be the Same
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Diana Krall Christmas Songs
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
The Queen of Soul- Live from Chicago
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Impact! Songs That Changed The World: Aretha Franklin - Respect / John Phillips, Smokey Robinson, Annie Lennox
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Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West
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Franklin,Aretha/Gaynor,Gloria/Rawls,Lou/Spinner - More Rhythm Love & Soul
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Thankfulness
Remember to thank your voice or music teacher for all their great lessons and insturctions! They may be very valuable to you one day!
Best Music Teacher
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Music by Jason Mraz
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Mr. A-Z
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Tonight Not Again/Live at Eagles Ballroom (CD & DVD)
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
I'm Yours
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Jason Mraz: Influences
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Jason Mraz items
Jason Mraz - T-shirts - Band
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JASON - The Summer Straw Fedora by Dorfman Pacific
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Lucky featuring Colbie Caillat
Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
Paul Winter
Paul Winter CD's
Wintersong
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 02/10/2010)
![Paul Winter: Greatest Hits (Special Edition) [Enhanced CD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PVBR7N66L._SL75_.jpg)
Paul Winter: Greatest Hits (Special Edition) [Enhanced CD]
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Silver Solstice
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Whales Alive
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Common Ground
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Saxophone Quartet
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Thoughts, Comments Welcome...
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- beat-maker beat-maker Sep 28, 2009 @ 5:16 am
- You've got a great taste in music, 5 stars
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- MusicMonster MusicMonster Sep 7, 2009 @ 8:51 am
- great lens! You might also enjoy Lisa Macfarlane's amazing jazz and blues. Visit www.soyourestartingaband.com and hear for yourself!
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- totalhealth totalhealth Jul 8, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
- thanks for introducing jazz music and other information.
nice lens
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- Rinchen Chodron Rinchen Chodron Jan 19, 2009 @ 11:40 am
- I also love jazz. Some readers might appreciate Paul Winter's works.
